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Belinda Bencic Reclaims WTA Top 10 After Motherhood

1/14/2026

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  • Belinda Bencic re-entered the WTA Top 10, achieving this ranking just 15 months after giving birth.
  • She became the first woman to return to the Top 10 post-maternity leave since Serena Williams in 2019.
  • Bencic's accomplishments include winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics and multiple WTA titles in 2022 and 2023.
  • She reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and won the Abu Dhabi Open despite missing the 2024 Olympics.
  • Bencic highlights her dedication to balancing motherhood with her professional tennis career.